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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Oct 12, 2017 at 10:54 AM
    Cudgel

    Cudgel “Tonka”

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    ICON8 Lift -285s. upTOPoverland rack.
    Switches are readily available on Amazon as example: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013XXPT3I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. They will give links to other styles.


    The "plate" is all custom. I took out the dash panel and removed the screw-on coin holder, which was nice as it gave me the place to mark and attach a switch plate to. You could buy one and cut it down, but I cut out a sheet metal backer for the switches, painted it black and screwed it in the place for coin holder (from behind), then mounted the switches to it. I did need to "square off" the dash panel hole slightly (about 1/32 inch) to fit all three across as it was not a perfect rectangle with rolled corners.

    Overall took about 90 minutes to fabricate and make it all clean.

    If you have a panel removal tool ,the dash plate pops off fairly easily with 2 clips on top, 3 on sides and bottom, I found the top right of my plate had the most play to get it started. Be sure to test it all before punching it back in!
     
  2. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:06 AM
    69TACO16

    69TACO16 Well-Known Member

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    de-badged, tint front windows, led interior lights, door sill protectors, led b/up lights, 5" factory step rails, yellow turn signal bulbs, added 4 D ring tie downs. Took off the black vinyl stripes between the doors. Changed the grill - from Custom Car Grills, Finally got a tonneau cover put on. 31" light bar ( white & amber ), tailgate light bar, sunvisor covers ( to hide warning labels ), new bedside decals - still too cold to put them on tho. Flag decals to go on too, again too cold still. Got a 2 switch, switch plate to replace that useless cubby hole to the left of the steering wheel.. still to be installed ( hopefully this weekend ). Upgraded the tires to G/Y Duratracs... loving them, no plowing the driveway !!
  3. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:07 AM
    mikestaco17

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  4. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:12 AM
    20tacoma17

    20tacoma17 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks to both of you for info and links
     
  5. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:16 AM
    Trdduluth7688

    Trdduluth7688 Well-Known Member

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    This what I want my rig to be. Looks awesome. Wow..
     
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  6. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:16 AM
    Mr-Paul

    Mr-Paul Well-Known Member

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  7. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:18 AM
    69TACO16

    69TACO16 Well-Known Member

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    de-badged, tint front windows, led interior lights, door sill protectors, led b/up lights, 5" factory step rails, yellow turn signal bulbs, added 4 D ring tie downs. Took off the black vinyl stripes between the doors. Changed the grill - from Custom Car Grills, Finally got a tonneau cover put on. 31" light bar ( white & amber ), tailgate light bar, sunvisor covers ( to hide warning labels ), new bedside decals - still too cold to put them on tho. Flag decals to go on too, again too cold still. Got a 2 switch, switch plate to replace that useless cubby hole to the left of the steering wheel.. still to be installed ( hopefully this weekend ). Upgraded the tires to G/Y Duratracs... loving them, no plowing the driveway !!
    I don't think the Mic-Tuning switches fit in the Shapeways panel without modification - I could be wrong, but I believe that's what @forty2 told me. Since I am in Canada & returning items is a pia I had him order mine( to make sure they were correct ).

    But the website I gave you ch4x4 will work - those were the switches I chose from.
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:21 AM
    69TACO16

    69TACO16 Well-Known Member

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    de-badged, tint front windows, led interior lights, door sill protectors, led b/up lights, 5" factory step rails, yellow turn signal bulbs, added 4 D ring tie downs. Took off the black vinyl stripes between the doors. Changed the grill - from Custom Car Grills, Finally got a tonneau cover put on. 31" light bar ( white & amber ), tailgate light bar, sunvisor covers ( to hide warning labels ), new bedside decals - still too cold to put them on tho. Flag decals to go on too, again too cold still. Got a 2 switch, switch plate to replace that useless cubby hole to the left of the steering wheel.. still to be installed ( hopefully this weekend ). Upgraded the tires to G/Y Duratracs... loving them, no plowing the driveway !!
    What paint code is that RED - the Barcelona red (up here in Canada ) looks more burgundy then your red... I like yours, not what we can get here...
    wondering if there is different red paint codes for Canada vs USA.
    Thanks
     
  9. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:23 AM
    AustinNative

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    Bout to go do 15k service.

    I'm so over Toyota dealers right now, I'm trying a new one. If this one even looks at me funny I might make national news.
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2017 at 11:38 AM
    sdsurfer

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    I have the Shapeways panel and was able to fit three Mic-Tuning switches perfectly with no modification.
     
  11. Oct 12, 2017 at 12:02 PM
    TacoTuesday89

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    how and where to do this?
     
  12. Oct 12, 2017 at 12:19 PM
    dskakie

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    Few posts after that first one ;) lemme know if you have any other questions!

     
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  13. Oct 12, 2017 at 12:39 PM
    orion808

    orion808 Jack of all trades. Master of none.

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    Interior LEDs Hardwired DashCam/Extra USB Black "Tacoma" on tailgate Blackened Badges Nerf Bars Mud Guards Rear Diff. Breather Mod Plasti-dipped Grille Glovebox Vinyl LED Bed Lights LED soft glow flooring accent lights Custom switches Diamondback Tonneau 3rd Bed Rail Sill Protectors w/ Vinyl Tweeter Upgrades Tint windows Husky Floor Mats Molle Panel behind seats Speaker Upgrades Anytime Camera Mod w/ Secondary Rear Camera Plan: Clazzios 2-3" Lift
    I finally got some more Kydex, so I started working on my Interior Accent LEDs. I fabricated the holder for the backseat LEDS. I haven't wired the switches yet. Have another switch and the plate linked above on their way. Sorry for the grainy pictures. Phone is hating me recently with low light pictures. I just had to hook them up to a 9V to see how they were looking...


    I'll try to get a night time shot tonight if my phone behaves.
     
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  14. Oct 12, 2017 at 12:44 PM
    orion808

    orion808 Jack of all trades. Master of none.

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    Under the LED, I made this piece out of kydex. Holes are slightly different for the driver and passenger sides. The plugs for the under-seat compartment hold them in place. All wiring is under the compartment for a clean install.

     
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  15. Oct 12, 2017 at 1:10 PM
    BEAR_KNIFE_FIGHT

    BEAR_KNIFE_FIGHT bearly famous

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  16. Oct 12, 2017 at 1:12 PM
    JerryTaco

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    Truck is looking great man!!
     
  17. Oct 12, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    itsraymondang Spam King

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  18. Oct 12, 2017 at 1:55 PM
    Manta64

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    lifted? what kit parts used?


    thanks
     
  19. Oct 12, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    SR5 BRI Brian Good Sport

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    Hey @ Ninjarxman how much were the caps
     
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  20. Oct 12, 2017 at 2:02 PM
    tcjacado

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    He most likely won't see that post. To tag someone use the @symbol before user name like this @NinjaRxMan
     
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